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FDA Advisory Committee Votes to Keep Rosiglitazone on the Market

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Thirty-three members of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cast 20 votes for various label options that would allow GlaxoSmithKline's rosiglitazone (Avandia) to stay on the market despite concerns over associated heart risks, while 12 members voted to recommend that the FDA withdraw the drug.

Dementia Can Differ in Those with and without Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

Vascular disease, which affects blood flow in brain vessels, appears to be a common cause of dementia in some people with diabetes, new study findings suggest.

First-Void Urine Predicts Renal Events

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

A morning urine test is superior to all other tests for detecting declining kidney performance in patients with diabetic kidney disease. "From a clinical point of view, these results are very important, because they imply that collection of first morning voids, which is clearly more convenient than collecting a 24-hour urine, can be used for assessment of proteinuria.

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Increase Diabetes Risk by 50%

Posted: Sunday, July 25, 2010

The risk of getting diabetes is about 50% in patients with autoimmune forms of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, and psoriatic arthritis, according to a new study.

Pre-existing Conditions Covered by New High-Risk Insurance Pools

Posted: Sunday, July 11, 2010

Beginning July 1, individuals with pre-existing health conditions as diabetes are eligible to enroll in a temporary high-risk insurance pool, courtesy of the health care reform law.

Diabetes and Cardiology Groups Stay Firm on Rosiglitazone

Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

In response to new Medicare data showing greater elevations in stroke, heart failure, and death risk with rosiglitazone compared with pioglitazone (Actos), the AHA issued a statement to the media reiterating its stance that there are insufficient data to support the choice of one over the other. And both the AHA and the ADA emphasized the need for patients to be informed of the new evidence, but not to panic.

Mortality Lower with Metformin

Posted: Sunday, July 04, 2010

Metformin use may reduce mortality by 33% among patients with Type 2 diabetes who are at risk for cardiovascular events, researchers say.

Liver at 50% Greater Risk in Diabetes

Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Although the liver is often overlooked in diabetes, even newly-diagnosed cases carry a substantial risk of serious hepatic damage, researchers found.

Diabetes Care Management Program Lowers Health Care Costs, Hospitalization Rates

Posted: Sunday, June 27, 2010

Medicare patients with diabetes and cardiovascular disease can significantly reduce both the cost of their medical care and rates of hospitalization by participating in a telephone-based diabetes disease management program, a new study finds.

Frequent Doctor Visits Can Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly For Diabetes Patients

Posted: Sunday, June 20, 2010

Frequent doctor visits helped diabetes patients lower their high blood pressure to normal quicker, according to a large study.